Northeastern University has a long-standing commitment to the city of Boston, including Boston public high school students and graduates. Through community-based programs, admission, and financial aid initiatives, the university creates pathways to college and degree completion—a priority for Northeastern. Northeastern University will waive the admission application fee for all applicants currently attending Boston public high schools.
To apply, you must submit:
› The Common Application, which can be found at commonapp.org, or the Coalition Application, available at coalitionforcollegeaccess.org
› Supporting documents, including transcripts and letters of recommendation. Please refer to admissions.northeastern.edu/applicationinformation for specific requirements.
The application and all supporting documents must be received in order for Northeastern to make an admission decision. If English is your second language, you may also be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, or the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
Application Deadlines
› Early Decision I: November 1 (decisions released by January 1)
› Early Action: November 1 (decisions released by February 15)
› Early Decision II: January 1 (decisions released by March 1)
› Regular Decision: January 1 (decisions released by April 1)
› Fall Transfer: April 1 (decisions released by June 30)
Students applying for financial aid should file their FAFSA and CSS Profile by the applicable priority filing deadline listed below.
› For the FAFSA form, visit studentaid.gov. Submit the FAFSA as soon as possible once available, and use Northeastern University code 002199.
› For the CSS Profile, visit cssprofile. collegeboard.org. Submit the CSS Profile by the deadlines listed below, and use Northeastern University code 3667.
› Early Decision I: November 15
› Early Action: December 1
› Early Decision II: January 15
› Regular Decision: February 15
› Fall Transfer: April 15
The Boston Public High School Scholarship
Boston Scholarships AND FINANCIAL AID
The Northeastern Promise
Northeastern is committed to meeting the full demonstrated financial need of students eligible for federal financial aid. We offer a full complement of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, to provide you with the means to take the next step toward your future. The Northeastern Promise enables you to plan for the entire cost of your degree.
Under the Northeastern Promise:
› We are dedicated to meeting the full demonstrated need for each admitted student eligible for federal financial aid.
› Northeastern University scholarship and grant funds will not be reduced during your undergraduate program for up to eight in-class semesters.
› Northeastern University need-based grant funds will be increased annually at the same percentage rate as the increase in tuition.
› If your family experiences a substantial negative change in financial circumstances, we will reevaluate your aid package and make available all financial resources for which you qualify.
How to apply for scholarships
Northeastern does not require applicants to submit supplemental information to be considered for merit scholarships. Students must submit their admissions application and all supporting documents no later than our January 1 deadline to be considered for the awards below. Want to know what the tuition and fees are?
For more information on tuition and fees, please visit admissions.northeastern.edu/cost-financial-aid
The following scholarships specifically serve Boston residents and Boston public high school students.
High school seniors graduating from a Boston public high school who are in the top 10% of their graduating class are eligible for this scholarship. Each high school may nominate up to two candidates for the award. Additional candidates may also be identified through Northeastern’s general application evaluation process. Applicants must have extensive engagement in their local school communities and a commitment to service within the city. If you believe you’re a good candidate for this scholarship, please speak with your school counselor about the nomination process.
10 Typically Awarded Annually
Estimated Annual Scholarship Amount
$87,450
Full tuition, housing and food, and fees
The Northeastern Boston Valedictorian Scholarship
Senior class valedictorians are eligible for the scholarship, with preference given to students from the designated 35 traditional district and exam Boston public high schools. Students must apply and be admitted as first-year students to Northeastern’s undergraduate day program.
10 Typically Awarded Annually Estimated Annual Scholarship Amount $87,450
The
Boston Housing Authority Scholarship
First-year undergraduates, transfer students, and undergraduate College of Professional Studies students are eligible. Candidates must be residents within a Boston Housing Authority public housing complex at time of admission. Please note: A verification letter from Sahar Lawrence, resident capacity program manager at the BHA, is also required for your application.
10 Typically Awarded Annually
Northeastern Neighborhood Scholarship
Boston public high school graduates from the 02115, 02118, 02119, 02120, 02130, and 02215 zip code communities who are admitted to Northeastern are eligible.
10 Typically Awarded Annually
Other SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS
Balfour Academy Scholarship
tuition, housing and food, and fees Estimated Annual Scholarship Amount $64,990
Boston public high school students may also be interested in and eligible for the following scholarships and programs. Estimated Annual Scholarship Amount
A full scholarship for tuition, housing and food, and fees is offered to graduates of Balfour Academy who are admitted to Northeastern’s full-time undergraduate day program. For more information, please visit balfouracademy.northeastern.edu.
4 Typically Awarded Annually
Torch Scholars Program
A full scholarship for tuition, housing and food, and fees is offered to firstgeneration college admits with promise. Students must be nominated by a nonfamily member to be considered, and finalists may be invited to campus for an evaluation. For more information, please visit torch.northeastern.edu
3 Typically Awarded Annually
$87,450
$470M in institutional aid will be awarded to undergraduate students in the 2024–2025 academic year
Other Scholarships and Programs
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The Ujima Global Leaders Program
This scholarship program identifies students who have the potential to become agents for positive global change. The program is focused on developing leaders for an increasingly diverse and complex world. Scholarship recipients are selected by the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute and Northeastern’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For more information, please visit northeastern.edu/aai/ programs/ujima.
5 Typically Awarded Annually
Estimated Annual Scholarship Amount
$15,000
Plus full demonstrated need
Foundation Year
Foundation Year is a nonresidential program that provides an academically rigorous and supportive first-year college experience, creating an environment where students are able to go on to be successful for their entire Northeastern college career. Students who successfully complete Foundation Year by meeting academic standards will matriculate into a degree program at Northeastern through one of two pathways: Northeastern’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) or one of Northeastern’s undergraduate day programs. For more information, please visit admissions. northeastern.edu/foundation-year.
